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Word	Meaning	Advanced
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
solvable	adj: capable of being solved or resolved; able to be fixed or resolved with effort, skill, or knowledge
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
handsome	adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
vengeful	adj: feeling or showing a strong desire for revenge; vindictive
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
stateless	adj: having no nationality or citizenship; not being affiliated with any particular state or government
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
rampage	n: a violent and uncontrollable outburst of destructive behavior
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
lifeless	adj: without life; dead
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
certainty	n: the state of being certain
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
displacement	n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
theology	n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
blip	n: a sudden and small, and typically temporary, change or deviation from a general trend
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
haunting	adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
lifeline	n: a line, rope, or cable used to support or rescue a person in danger or distress; vital or necessary support, connection, or source of help
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
numeracy	n: the ability to understand and work with numbers, particularly in the context of everyday life and practical applications
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
symbolism	n: the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art and literature; an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
faraway	adj: located at a geographically distant place; remote or separated by distance; distant or not easily accessible
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
altruism	n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
credo	n: a statement of the beliefs or principles of a person or group
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
statesman	n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
cub	n: a young of certain carnivorous mammals such as lion, bear, wolf, etc.; an awkward, rude, and inexperienced boy
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
soluble	adj: able to dissolve in a particular substance or solvent; able to be solved or settled
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
hire	v: to give somebody a job
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
mate	n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
prosaic	adj: lacking excitement, imagination, or originality; dull, ordinary, or commonplace; relating to or characteristic of prose rather than poetry
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
railway	n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
immediately	adv: now or without delay
amiss	adj: not quite right, not suitable, or not as expected
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
monsieur	n: a French title of respect and formality used to address or refer to a man, typically accompanied by the person’s last name
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
shrug	v: to raise your shoulders and then drop them to say you do not know or are not interested
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
temper	n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object
tempo	n: the speed at which a piece of music is performed
outlook	n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture
recurring	adj: happening or occurring again periodically or repeatedly
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use